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- Question
Who among the following has conducted the massive coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-2019' to check 26/11-style attacks?
Options- A. Indian Air Force
- B. Indian Army
- C. Indian Navy
- D. Indian Coast Guard
- Correct Answer
- Indian Navy
ExplanationThe Indian Navy, in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other stakeholders, conducted the massive coastal defence exercise codenamed 'SEA VIGIL-2019'off the Indian coast on January 22-23, 2019. The exercise, a first of its kind, covered the entire 7516.6 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and involves all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with all maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. The main goal of the large-scale exercise is to comprehensively and holistically validate the efficacy of the measures taken since '26/11'. The exercise also aims to test India's preparedness to thwart any attempt by anti-national elements to carry out an attack on its territory or against its citizens by infiltrating through the sea route. - 1. Indian Navy's NBCTF was inaugurated at __________.
Options- A. INS Utkrosh
- B. INS Garuda
- C. INS Shivaji
- D. INS Hansa Discuss
- 2. Which of the following exercise was held between India and Africa?
Options- A. AFINDEX
- B. INDO-AR
- C. COPE 2019
- D. Yudh Abhyas Discuss
- 3. The world's first floating nuclear power plant tested by Russia is;
Options- A. Embalse
- B. Akademik Lomonosov
- C. Ningde Nuclear Power
- D. Phenix plant Discuss
- 4. Which two Indian Navy Ships participated in Group Sail military exercise?
Options- A. Pratap and Charag
- B. Sukanya and Sharada
- C. Kirpan and Kora
- D. Kolkata and Shakti Discuss
- 5. The 10th Edition of the bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy begins in __________.
Options- A. Visakhapatnam
- B. Kolkata
- C. Cochin
- D. Chennai Discuss
- 6. Recently, DRDO Launched Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM). In which coast it was launched?
Options- A. Odisha Coast
- B. Karnataka coast
- C. Tamil Nadu coast
- D. Kerala cost Discuss
- 7. How many submarines will be contructed by DAC with the worth of Rs40000 cr?
Options- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 8
- D. 10 Discuss
- 8. Name the India warship which participated in a multi-national training exercise 'CUTCLASS EXPRESS 2019'?
Options- A. INS Tabar
- B. INS Trikand
- C. INS Trishul
- D. INS Sahyadri Discuss
- 9. India's first Light combat helicopter (LCH) was developed by;
Options- A. Mahindra Aerospace
- B. HAL
- C. Boeing India Private Limited
- D. BRAHMOS Discuss
- 10. Who conducted mega exercise 'Vayu Shakti' in Pokhran, Rajasthan?
Options- A. Indian Air Force
- B. Indian Army
- C. Indian Coast Guard
- D. Indian Navy Discuss
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Correct Answer: INS Shivaji
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Training Facility (NBCTF) was inaugurated at INS Shivaji by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The NBCTF, christened 'Abhedya', Sanskrit for impenetrable, will help train personnel of naval ships fitted with nuclear, biological and chemical detection and protection systems. Admiral Lanba also launched the INS Shivaji's website on the Indian Navy portal and released the platinum jubilee logo, with the theme 'Propelling the Indian Navy since 1945'. INS Shivaji is celebrating its platinum jubilee in 2019-20.
Correct Answer: AFINDEX
Explanation:
Africa-India Joint Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-19) between the Indian Army and 16 African nations will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27. The joint exercise would be held at Pune's Foreign Training Node at Aundh Military Station and College of Military Engineering in Kirkee. Features of AFINDEX-19: 10 personnel, each from the participating nations from the African continent and personnel of Maratha Light Infantry of the Indian Army will participate in the joint exercise.
Correct Answer: Akademik Lomonosov
Explanation:
Russia has successfully tested the world's first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik Lomonosov. Reactors of the floating atomic block were launched in November 2018. The tests confirmed the operational stability of the main and auxiliary equipment for the plant will be the world's first fully commercial operational floating nuclear power plant. All automatic process and control systems were tested successfully.Akademik Lomonosov was built at a shipyard in St.Petersburg since 2008 and was last summer towed around Scandinavia to Murmansk where the uranium fuel elements were loaded into the two reactors and testing now has been going on for nearly a year.
Correct Answer: Kolkata and Shakti
Explanation:
Indian Navy Ships (INS) Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in the South China Sea from May 03 to May 09, 2019. This week long military exercise had a participation of six combatants from the four participating countries - India, USA, Japan and Philippines. The ships undertook various exercises enroute which included formation manoeuvering, underway replenishment runs, cross-deck flying and exchange of Sea Riders. The Group Sail exercise with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and United States showcased India's commitment towards operating with like-minded nations to ensure safe maritime environment through enhanced interoperability.
Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
The 10th Edition of the bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) started at Visakhapatnam. The Maritime exercise will conclude on December 16. The Primary aim of the exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the two navies, develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations. This Year's edition of exercise would be held in two phases, The Harbour phase would be held at Visakhapatnam from 9-12 December and the Sea phase would be held from 13-16 December in the bay of Bengal. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Air Defence Drills, Surface firings, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations and tactical procedures will be the thrust of exercises at sea.
Correct Answer: Odisha Coast
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM) from naval warship INS Chennai. The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha. The LR-SAM hit a low flying aerial target during the test.
Correct Answer: 6
Explanation:
The Defence Acquisitions Council, DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved indigenous construction of six submarines worth 40 thousand crore rupees. It is the second project under the Ministry's ambitious strategic partnership model aiming to boost the government's Make in India' program. The first project to get the government's nod for implementation under the new model was the acquisition of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy at a cost of over 21 thousand crore rupees in August last year. DAC has also approved the acquisition of about five thousand MILAN Anti Tank Guided Missiles for the Army.
Correct Answer: INS Trikand
Explanation:
INS Trikand, the frontline warship of the Indian Navy, participated in a multi-national training exercise 'CUTCLASS EXPRESS 2019'. The annual Exercise Cutlass Express is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and conducted by Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF). It is the eighth iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise and was held in the vicinity of Djibouti, Mozambique and Seychelles. The aim of the exercise was to improve law enforcement capacity, promote regional security and progress inter-operability between the armed forces of the participating nations for the purpose of prohibiting illegal maritime activity in the Western Indian Ocean.
Correct Answer: HAL
Explanation:
Light combat helicopter (LCH),has successfully carried out air-to-air missile firing on a moving aerial target at the integrated test range in Chandipur on Odisha coast.This LCH is first in the country,which is designed and developed by Rotary Wing Research & Design Centre (RWRDC),Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The helicopter is equipped with helmet mounted sight and a forward looking infrared sighting system, allowing its pilots to detect and destroy any target on ground or in the air. Other weapons on the LCH include a 20mm Turret gun and 70 mm Rockets,that had completed the test last year.
Correct Answer: Indian Air Force
Explanation:
Indian Air Force conducted mega exercise 'Vayu Shakti' in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The exercise was carried out day and night where the IAF showcased firepower capability of indigenously developed platforms and efficacy of missiles. For the first time, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALP) and the Akash surface-to-air missile were deployed in the military exercise. MiG-29 fighter jet also participated in the exercise. The capability of Griffin Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) a laser-guided bomb system was also showcased in the exercise. The honorary group captain of the IAF, Sachin Tendulkar was present during the exercise.
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